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FTC settles Robinson-Patman Act case against Southern Glazer’s
On October 2, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a proposed settlement resolving its lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC (Southern Glazer’s), the nation's largest wine and spirits distributor, under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), the federal statute that prohibits certain forms of price discrimination. The settlement closes the first federal RPA enforcement action in a generation and brings to an end the Biden-era FTC’s controversial effort to revive the statute.
2026 Updates To HSR And Interlocking Directorate Thresholds
PC Perkins Coie LLP More Perkins Coie is a premier international law firm with over a century of experience, dedicated to addressing the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. Renowned for its deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach, the firm has consistently partnered with trailblazing organizations, from aviation pioneers to artificial intelligence innovators.
2026 Updates to HSR and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds | JD Supra
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its annual adjustments to (1) the pre-merger notification thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing fee schedule, (3) the civil penalty amounts for HSR Act violations, and (4) the interlocking directorate thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.
Epic v. Apple: The Ninth Circuit Weighs In
PC Perkins Coie LLP More Perkins Coie is a premier international law firm with over a century of experience, dedicated to addressing the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. Renowned for its deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach, the firm has consistently partnered with trailblazing organizations, from aviation pioneers to artificial intelligence innovators.
Epic v. Apple: The Ninth Circuit Weighs In | JD Supra
Key Takeaways The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed most of the district court's restrictions on Apple's policies related to linked-out purchases, but it allowed Apple to charge a commission based on actual costs and to impose minor restrictions on the design and placement of links. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s finding that Apple had willfully violated the injunction and over-withheld documents for privilege.
Apple Faces Severe Penalties In Epic v. Apple Case For Violating Injunction And Perjury
PC Perkins Coie LLP More Perkins Coie is a premier international law firm with over a century of experience, dedicated to addressing the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. Renowned for its deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach, the firm has consistently partnered with trailblazing organizations, from aviation pioneers to artificial intelligence innovators.
Apple Faces Severe Penalties in Epic v. Apple Case for Violating Injunction and Perjury | JD Supra
Key Takeaways Apple's 27% off-app commission, restrictive link placement, and deceptive conduct with the court led to a finding of civil contempt, financial penalties, and a referral to the U.S. Attorney for potential criminal sanctions. Apple's perjury and over-designation of documents as privileged damaged its credibility with the court, highlighting the need for businesses to be transparent in legal proceedings.
FTC Enforcement Priorities Take Shape With Resource Cuts in Mind | JD Supra
Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda. In balancing enforcement with fewer anticipated resources, the Federal Trade Commission is expected to crack down on inflated advertising claims about artificial intelligence, children’s privacy and online safety, auto-renewal subscription issues, and deceptive consumer reviews and other endorsements.
Industry Voices—Antitrust enforcers say healthcare, pharma won't escape scrutiny
Earlier this month, antitrust lawyers and enforcers from around the globe convened in Washington, D.C., for the annual American Bar Association (ABA) Antitrust Spring Meeting. This meeting is the largest event for the antitrust bar annually and provides an opportunity for enforcers to preview their enforcement agendas and policy objectives for the coming year. Unlike past years, federal enforcers did not join the spring meeting over disputes with the ABA on their policy statements.
2025 Updates To HSR And Interlocking Directorate Thresholds
PC Perkins Coie LLP More Perkins Coie is a premier international law firm with over a century of experience, dedicated to addressing the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. Renowned for its deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach, the firm has consistently partnered with trailblazing organizations, from aviation pioneers to artificial intelligence innovators.
2025 Updates to HSR and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds | JD Supra
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its annual adjustments to (1) the pre-merger notification thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing fee schedule, (3) the civil penalty amounts for HSR Act violations, and (4) the interlocking directorate thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.
Insight Into The Upcoming Trump Administration's Antitrust Policy
PC Perkins Coie LLP More Perkins Coie is a premier international law firm with over a century of experience, dedicated to addressing the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. Renowned for its deep industry knowledge and client-centric approach, the firm has consistently partnered with trailblazing organizations, from aviation pioneers to artificial intelligence innovators.
Insight Into the Upcoming Trump Administration’s Antitrust Policy | JD Supra
With the nomination of Commissioner Andrew Ferguson as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) and Gail Slater to helm the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, the second Trump administration’s antitrust policy is coming into focus.[1] Both individuals come from the Republican party’s populist wing, which has expressed skepticism of big tech and other large companies—a departure from past Republican antitrust enforcers.
FTCs Last Attempt To Revitalize the RPA?
On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Southern)—the largest wholesale distributor of wine and spirits in the country—in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), potentially breathing new enforcement life into the often unenforced law.
FTC’s Last Attempt To Revitalize the RPA? | JD Supra
On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Southern)—the largest wholesale distributor of wine and spirits in the country—in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), potentially breathing new enforcement life into the often unenforced law.
Underrated New TV Shows You Didn't Know Had Movie Stars In Them
In decades past, television was the last place any self-respecting film actor wanted to be. Up until the turn of the 20th century, TV shows had a reputation for content that was broad, sappy, or just plain dumb. Film was considered a place for real artistic expression, so if a movie actor took a role in a television drama or sitcom, it was often taken as a sign that the actor's career was moving in the wrong direction.
The Five Coolest Uses Of Blockchain At CES 2022
The INDI EV Electric Blockchain Car The new electric car from Southern California-based startup Independent Electric Vehicle is the latest competitor to enter the burgeoning electric vehicle space. The vehicle, called the IndiEV, which was exhibited at this year's CES, is sleek, dependable, and offers a range of up to 300 miles.
The Substance Summit: A Previously Unseen Fax From Hunter S. Thompson To Keith Richards
Hunter S. Thompson and Keith Richards were more than just twin giants of their respective fields, innovators who inspired thousands of others to imitate and build on their unique styles — they were also - it turns out - pen pals. After a failed attempt to produce a filmed interview between the two men in New York City, Thompson corresponded with Richards via fax to send his regrets and express hope that the interview could be rescheduled.
Ranker Is Coming to Your Alexa!
Internet Ranker Is Coming to Your Alexa! February 27, 2020 1 items When Alexa users ask subjective questions that require fan-powered answers, Amazon’s voice-based AI service will turn to Ranker for help. 1
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